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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
SHINY SHIRTS.
Can the Bosoms of Our Society Mel
 be Thus Agftated.
From the Chicago Tribune.I


 Quaker City dudes are in great state of mind. Their chests are agitated by a grave and monotonous question. This is it: Shall the bosom of their full-dress shirts be shiny or dead white? For years the beaux of Phil adelphia-and there have been many of them, of whom the late Count" White was but one handsome example-have worn their linen lustreless or brilliant as polished marble, just as individual taste might sug- gest. But presto! of sudden the matter has risen to almost the dignity of an article of faith, and since there is much dispute fashion will presently be turning its eyes, or rather it's ears to some social high priest for a definition Fashion is already divided into ssshiners" and ''anti-shiners," :" with few con- servatives or peace -any-price people who are amiably disposed to let everyone do as he pleases with his bosoms so long as they are not pleated, speekled, Fpiqued" or embrol- dered. Even the women have become inter ested and luncheons and afternoon teas ring with the question: ''What sort of shirt does your husband wear?' At a bazaar giy- en last week for the benefit of an art school two young women, following the example in another case of the old ''rival queens" of Philadelphia fashion, undertook to lead, one the ''shiny" and the other the ''dead white" bosomed male hosts.
 Philosophy too, naturally enough, has been evolved by the yard out of the dispute. To the cry of the ''dead whites" that shiny bo sons are vulgar the ''shinies' answer that dead white is only a symptom of anglomenla The shiny bosom is above and beyond all things an American institution" though primarily perhaps the United States is in debted for it to John Chinaman. The Eng fish, say the ''shinies," never having learned the secret of so preparing the starch that good iron would make shirt bosom shine like a headstone on frosty night, have calmly set down the result of American en- terprise as ''bad form"
 Some people in box at performance by fashionable amateurs the other night were excitedly discussing the bosom question when MT. James Lispenard Stewart, of New York, sauntered in wrapped in big ulster Altogether he is by many considered the most fashionable man in America, and the party in the box agreed to leave the bosom question altogether to him. How slowly he took of his gloves, then more slowly, and with his back to the box, removed his big overcoat. Then he lazily bowed to someone at the further side of the house, and at last turned and stood full in the face of the box
 Alas for the Anglo-American and the dead whites, his shirt bosom was so highly pol ished that it might have served as mirror for the audience.
 But the great fight still goes on.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
A GREAT DISASTER IN CH1NA.
The Yellow River Baries E1eveE Crowded Cities Under Water and Thousands of Lives Are Lost.

The Yellow River Baries Eleven
 Crowded Cities Under Water and
 Thousands of Lives Are Lost.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-The steamship City of Sydney arrived this morning from Hong Kong and Yokohama bringing details of great disaster oceasioned by the Huang Ho or Yellow river overfowing it's banks in the province of Honau. The river broke it's banks on the evening of September 28 south west of the ely of Chingchow and not only completely inundated that city, but also ten other populous cities. The whole area is now raging sea ten or thirty feet deep where it was once densely populated and rich plain. The former bed of the river is now dry and the predsent lake was the bed of the river centuries ago. The loss of life is incalculable and the statement is made by missionaries that millions of Chinese are homeless and starving. Yellow river has long been knawn as Chinas sorrow and the present disaster has served to reassert its right to the terrible title. AS yet details are meagre. The governor reports to the throne ''that nearly all the people have been drowned in the district reached by the water, the survivors being those who escaped to the high ground and took refuge in trees where they remained nntil rescued" The extent of ground swept over by the over flowing flood given in English figures is over seven thousand square miles, Already con- siderable sums have been contributed to- wards the relief of the sufferers. The Elm peror of China has given two millions of taels and the Chinese have started subscription lists in Shanghai to which foreigners have literally contributed. It is feared the distress which will be felt dur ing the coming winter will equal in intensity the famine of ten years ago when charitable donations from all parts of the world were utterly inadequate. It is stated that owing to the action taken by the Yellow river it no longer flows to the sea, but seems content in connecting eastern Honau and northern Nganwhui into lake.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Fiftieth Congress-.Fi Session.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
 SENATE.-Among the bills introduced were these: To develop Alaska, opening an over land commercial route to Japan; to forbid railroad receivers from borrowing money above the corporations net income. After 8 discussion as 70 whether the United States can bring suit to vacate patent, apropos of the case of Magnus Swanson, who obtained a patent for making sugar from sorghum while conducting government experiments, the matter being referred to the judiciary com mittee, the Senate took up MT. Stewards coin certificates bill, which allows anyone to de- posit gold and silver bullion in the hints for not less than fixed amount and receive therefor certificates which shall be legal ten der, the present gold and silver certificates to be cancelled and the coinage of silver to be stopped. MT. Stewart made long speech in favor of the bill. At the close of MT. Stew arts remarks the bill was referred to the committee on finance. The Senate then, on motion of MT. Spooner, proceeded to execu- tive business and at p. m. adjourned till Monday
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
FINALLY WIN A CAME.
The MerIdens Defeat she Vvaterburl

The Meridens Defeat she VVaterburys-
 TO.Nfght,s Game Here.
 There must have been rejoicing in Meri- den last night when the people heard that the home team had defeated the Waterburys in Waterbury, to 3, after having suffered five consecutive defeats.
 The Hartford Bridgeport game was moi played.
 The Waterburys play at Lincoln rink to- night.
 Leydon, one of New Hsven's coterie of ex' cellent rushers, is wanted in Poughkeepsie N. Y. where he played last year.
 The Waterburys have released Macombel and signed a new player named McAuliffe from Maine.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
THE CONCERT
At Dwight Place Church Last Even
 fm~

At Dwight Place Church Last Even.
 ing.
 The weather did not prevent good house from assembling to listen to the concert giv- en by the choir and organist of the Dwight Place church last evening. Mrs. E. A. Par sons, MT. 0. J. Bushnell and Mir. Max Fono- rolf assisted, and the entertainment was a pronounced success. MT. and Mrs. Parsons played with all their we'll known skill, the former executing two new and very attrac- tive compositions of his own. Mr. Bush nell was at his best and Mir. FonoroH played with great expression, and elicited marvel GUS tone from his wonderful violin. Miss May Mansfe1d's voice showed remarkable promise. It has ample power and only needs careful training to develop into an
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
TELEGRAPH1C JOTTINGS.

Governor Bodwell of Maine died yesterday.
 The French Chamber of Deputies by vote of 521 to 12 passed the appropriations asked by the government.
 Annie Killduf, twenty-five years old, was struck and killed at Centredale, R. l., last evening while crossing in front of Spring. field railroad train
 The marriage of Miss Georgia Kilbourn, the eldest daughter of Eallett Kilbourn, to Frank Gordon. son of Governor Gordon ot Georgia, took place at noon yesterday at St. John's church, Washington.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
FRUITS AND so 4th.

FRUITS AND so 4th,
 Florida Oranges, Halifax River fancy, all sizes, best grown.
 Choice Malaga Grapes.
 Layer Figs Pulled Figs, extra.
 Crystalized French Fruits, # lb and 10 boxes. Raisns in layer cartoons. Very extra large loose Muscatels. Vistisos Currants, new Citron, new Or- fBncy boxes ,r R & RI Plum Pudding, 2 lb and lb cans. Mrs. Tavior's celebr ated Plum Pudding in bowls Mrs. Tayors Mince for Pes it is the richest of the rlcn Fruit Cake Ib and 16 lb boxes. Jellies, Jams Preserves great variety of Kennedy's Fancy Biscuits A large stock of California Canned Fruits Huylers Sugared Figs. .,,. Gredobe Nuts Almonds, big Pecans, Filberts Fruit Cake, lb and E lb cans Queen Olives mgn grades of Olive oil. Salad Dressing, Poultry Dress ing Crosse & Blackwell's Pickles, Picked Tongue Picked Oysters, Sweet Picked Peaches.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
The Continental Life.

HARTFORD, Dec. 15.-The insurance com missioner having secured access to the Conti- mental Life Insurance company's books finds that the condition December 1 this year shows $79,000 additional impairment since January or about fifty per cent. altogether.
 A Disastrous Fire at St. Augustine.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 15--An explo- sions occurred in the oil room of Hamblins' hardware store at St. Augustin this afternoon started big fire. The flames spread rapidly and destroyed 8 number of buildings on the south side of the plaza near the seawall. No hotels were burned, but the losses on build ings and stock will aggregate $200,0 1000, on which there is an insurance of about $6O,- GOO
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING. EPPS'S COCOA.
ST.

By e thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutr1 tion nd by careful application of the fine proper ties of welIselected Cocoa, Mir Epps has provided craze which may save us many heavy doctors bills It is by the udcious of such articles or det that
 conStitution may b6 gradually builtup untilstrong enough to resist every tendency to disease Hun dreds of subtlemaladies floating around Gs ready to attack wherever there is aweak point. We may escape many fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and properly nourished frame. .'-Civil Service Gazette
 Made simply with boiling water milk Sold only in half pound tins by Grocers. labeled thus:
 JAMES EPPS & Co.,, Homeopathic Chemists,
 di3 tu&wH London, England.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
VEGETABLES.

| VEGETAB BLKS. Choice French Canned Peas, 3 sizes also in glass i Choice French Canned stringless Beans, Choice | Canned Sweet Corn. Honey Drop Canned Succo- 1 tash, Coleman's Cal fornia Canned Sugar Peas Colemans California Lima Beans. Canned Soups and Soups in glass, Canned Pumpkin and Squash
 Tomatoes in glass and tin. Extracts Mustards, To- mato Catsups, Walnut Catsup, Mushroom do, Har> vey Sauce
 CIGARS-A good stock of Imported Cigars at close prices Also Pure Havana Cigars made at Key West. Some good Cigars in fancy boxes con- taining g; put up expressly for Holiday trade-a
 very good Christmas present.
 WTNES-Champagnes imported; Champagnes:
 domestic A large sock of Clarets, both imported
 and California Sauternes, Burgundies, Rh ne
 Wines, our import Cordials, Sherries and Ports
 from California make to costly imported. Cooking
 Sherries and Cooking Brandy
 JOHNSON 6c BRO State and Court Stss
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
POwDERLY AGAIN TAKEN DOWN.
Seized With Another HemOrrhagea and
 His Condition Regarded Critical.

SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 15.-Mr. Powderly s condition to night is regarded critical by his physician. He was seized with another hemorrhage this afternoon. It is now known that since his return here he has slept very little and is very nervous and restless on that account and is also very weak in consequence of the hemorrhages. He also complains of severe pains in his chest and abdomen.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Heavy Damage in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Fire in the five story building AT Broadway tonight caused s1OO, ,0OO damages to the notions stock of O.. F. Laurer and the clothing stock of David Marks & Son. Fire at 94 Mercer street dam aged the stocks of Guggenheimer 6 Co.,, S.. Rosenberg & Co.,, Steiner & Co. and Lipp- man, Hebron 6 Go. 10000. The damage to the building was slight
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
The scheme to Reclaim Jones.

DETROIT, Dec 15.-Senator Jones has been told by the detective at whose house he is stopping and by the proprietor of the restau- rant where he eats that after this week he must leave. This is part of the scheme to force the Senator to his aenses
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
CHRISTMAS AT THE HYPERION.

The very latest comic opera success "Doro- thy" now the reigning attraction in London, England, and the Standard Theater, New York, with the Duff Opera company of 7C people, grand orchestra and chorus, will be the Christmas attraction for three days at the Hyperion Theater. Among the stars are Miss Lillian Russell, one of the most charm ing of all prima donnas, Miss Agnes Stone, Miss Rose Leighton, Miss Marie Halton, MT Engene Oudin, Miss William Hamilton, MT John Brand, NIT. John Nash and the re nowned English comedian, MT. Harry Paul ton. Seats can now be secured for thi: operatic event for Monday, Tuesday or We'd nesday, Dec. 26, 27, 2S.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
VVvnterv i'm PIaInvtIIe.

On Wednesday evening considerable ex- citement was caused in Plainville by the finding of some clothing in the woods half mile south of the placs. The trowsers were spattered with what looked like blood, but it might have been red paint. The mystery surrounding the affair has not been pene- trated. The probability is that somebody had visited nefghboring town, and. having made good haul of clothing, ditched the old garments and dressed up in the new.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
EnGeFGAInme eMGB. NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.


 "Fantasman is one of the most successful organizations now travelling, and this fact was fully attested last evening, when not withstanding the unfavorable weather and the other attractions it drew large audience at the New Haven Opera House. The Han Ions have acted in perfect good faith with the public in announcing their play as the ''New Fantasma." Entire new scenes and effects have been constructed which have greatly improved the piece since it was last presented here. No finer transformation and mechanical. trick scenery has ever been exhibited here, and it is safe to say that the scenery was never set up on a stage better adapted to it or by persons more capable of handling it. The company has been improved as much as the play itself and includes some very clever artists. Miss Laura Burt, who plays the title role, has very pleasing stage appearance and sang topical song that made quite hit. Mile. Martha Phoite, who played one of the attendants of Zamiel, the arch fend, also deserves special mention She is the only female sprte in the profes- sion. and her aerial flights were daring as they were mystifying. MT. Louis Pizarello, as the clown, was funny without being silly and was heartily encored for his clever violin specially The increased orchestra added greatly to the pleasure of the evening, and is a feature that it is hoped Manager Wall will make permanent. The success of last even ing's performance insures crowded houses this evening and to morrow afternoon and even ing.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
AT THE GRAND.

The production of the Russian drama ''Zitka" at this opera house last evening was decided success. and will be greeted by large houses the remainder of the week. As the wronged Zitka Miss Wheeler is sweet, graceful and winning, yet strong, resolute and true heroine when the hour comes for the display of courage and quick action. In the last act the various emotions of a true woman are depicted on her pretty face in quick succession. The rest of the company is also good.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

unusually good one. The mixed and male uuartettes were executed in a finished manner, and the audience were much pleased with the whole entertainment.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
NO PUCK.

Owing to the illness of MT. Frank Daniels, the leading member of the "Little Puck" company, there was no performance at the Hyperion last evening. The play will be produced here later in the season. MT. Bunnell was telegraphed to, and in reply said: If you cannot fill the bill do not give the show
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Choking Catarrh.

Have you awakened from a disturbed sleep with all the horrible sensations of assassin clutching your throat and pressing the lfe-breath from your frightened chest? Have you noticed the languor and debility that succeed the effort to clear your throat and head of this catarrhal matter? What depressing influence it exerts upon the mind, cIouding the memory and filling the head with pains and strange noises! How difficult it is to rid
 the nasal passages throat and lungs of this poison ous mucus all can testify who afflicted with ca- tarrh How difficult to protect the system against its further progress towards the lungs, liver and kidneys all physicians will admit. It is terrible disease and cries out for relief and cure.
 The remarkable curative powers, when all other remedies utterly fail, of Sanford's Radical Cure, are attested by thousands who gratefully recom- mend it to fellow sufferers. No statement IS made regarding it that cannot be substantiated by the respectable aud reliable references.
 Each packet contains one bottle of the Radical Cure one box of Catarrhal Solvent, and an Inn proved Inhaler with treatise and directions and is sold by all druggists for $1.
 POTTER DRUG & CHEMICAL Co.,, BOSTON.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
The court then adjourned until tomorrow
THE GROWN PRINCES THROAT.

Dr. Mackenzie Finds No Dangerous
 Symptoms.
 BERLIN, Dec. 15.-Dr. Mackenzie reached San Reno at 2 o'clock this evening and after examining the Princes throat declared that he found no dangerous symptoms.
 Valuable Savings From the Ruins. CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Over $1 ,O)0, 900 worth of valuable papers, books and money were recovered this morning from the iron vaults in the ruins of the Phelps, Dodge & Palmer shoe factory. Aside from little wetting they were unhurt.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
COLOR PREJUDICE IN THE SOUTH
Makes the Negro Ride In Separat,
 Cars From the Whites.

Makes the Negro Ride In Separate
 Cars From the Whites.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The interstate commerce commissioners to-day gave hear ing in the case of William H. Heard, col ored minister living in Charleston, S. O., ,who complains that the Georgia railroad compa- ny June IS, 1886, compelled him to ride in 8 coach of inferior accommodations although he had first-c1ass ticket. Counsel for the company said that the road aimed to give all persons holding frst-class tickets equal ac- commodations, but race prejudice demanded that the white and colored passengers should have separate cars. The company were ready, however, to comply with any matters of amendment in the way of regulations that might be suggested by the commission. The commission took the case under advisement
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
Rohber. Held fin Heavy Bonds.

BANGOR, Dec. 15.-Clarence Whitney and James Foster, who have been undergoing a preliminary examination upon the charge of assaulting and robbing Peter Bennett of Newport 8 week ago, were to-day held for the grand jury. The court decided that the ofense was bailable and prisoners counsel amount stolen. Bail was accordingly fixed at $60, GOO and in default thereof the men were taken to jail. This is the heaviest rec ognizance ever recorded in Penobscot county.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16

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 well appointed, well conducted, economical Business school with all NONSENSE sUBTERFUGE and MISREPRESENTATION left out. All business branches and the most successful PENMANSHIP Transactions, Wholesale and Retail, in which the student draws and accepts as payment NOTES, DRAFTS, CHECKS and DUE BILLS, negotiating the same by endorsement, discounting. etc SHORT HAND and PREVENTING. The best facilities, good management, personal teaching, low rates, short time and FEW FAILURES. Good positions for all competent graduates. Evening sessions
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,

District of New Haven ss. Probate Court,
 December B. 1887. ( UPSTATE of WILLIAM L. DODGE, of Seymour, II in said district, assigning debtor.
 The trustee having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance it is
 ORDERED-That the 20th day of December, AID. 1SS7 at o'clock in the forenoon, at Court of Pro- bate to be held at New Haven, within and for the district of New Haven, be and the same is as signed for hearing on the allowance of said ad- ministration account with said estate, and this court directs the trustee to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign post in the town of Sey- mour, where the assigning debtor last dwelt, A. HEATON ROBERTSON, Judge.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
THE QUESTION OF THE SOUTH.

A Great Republican Rally in Cooper
 Union fin Which the Suppression of
 the ColOred Vote is Made Prominent.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The big Cooper
 Union hall was filed only about two-thirds
 this evening by the people who braved
 the extremely unpleasant wea ther to attend
 Che Republican meeting. Great enthusiasm
 was displayed, however, and all the speak
 CTS were loudly applauded. Many ladies
 were present and the audience was in every
 sense representative Republican gathering.
 The delegates filed in by organizations and
 shortly after o'clock James P. Foster, pres
 ident of the Republican club of the city of
 New York, called the meeting to order
 Surrounding Mr. Foster on the platform
 were scores of prominent delegates, among whom were Colonel Daniel J. Ryan of Ohio, temporary chairman of the convention, ex- Congressman Mahlon c. Chance, Cornelius
 N. Bliss, Judge Tenny of California, Judge Veasy, Judge Walter D. Dunton and Hon. P. Kindall Redgeld of Vermont. MT, Foster introduced Edward P. Bartlett, of this city, as cheirman of the meeting, who ] in brief language introduced the colored ex- congressman from Mississippi, John R. \ Lynch, as the first speaker. MT. Lynchs | appearance was the signal for 8 long out burst of applause. When the tumult had subsided he said that he was there to speak of the suppression of the Republican vote in | the South In his part of the country they believed that up here there were Republicans who believed that speaking of the suppress l sion of the southern vote is waving the bloody shirt. But he would explain what | the suppression is. Jefferson Davis is g \ former constituent of his. He lived in the district which he Nyneh) represented in Conoresss He thought he would still be represented that district of a fair vote I could be had By form of law Cleveland is
 President. but morally he has no more right i to the office than he has to the throne o1 Great Britain MT. Cleveland could no more get the electoral votes of Mississippi, Louisi.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-16
The IlnmigratIos To Canada.

OTTAWA, Dec. 15.-The total number of immigrants arriving in Canada from January to November 30 was 138, ,162, compared with 309, ,492 for the same period last year. The total number of passengere to the United States from Canada for eleven months of 1889 reaches 65, ,621, as compared with AS, ,5S7 for the same period last year.